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    15 Common construction materials that are

    being used here in the Philippines

    1) Mud and Clay These are


    two of the most frequently
    used materials for
    constructing buildings and
    homes. Mud and clay have
    been around for centuries,
    and the structures built
    using these materials were
    still fit for human habitation
    even after hundreds of
    years. The primary
    advantage of soil and clay
    is that they have an excellent thermal mass, which means that they
    have no problem sustaining temperature at a constant level. That
    being said, homes built with these materials adapt to their
    surroundings during the scorching heat of summer, they remain
    cool, and during the colder season, they manage to maintain some
    warmth.
    2) Rock has been
    around for a long time. The
    best thing about it is that it
    is readily available, which
    makes it an extremely
    reliable construction
    material. There are
    different kinds of rocks
    available, each of them
    with their own respective attributes. In general, rocks are incredibly
    dense, which makes them a robust material for construction.
    However, this can also serve as its drawback, since it makes the
    material bulky and difficult to handle. Aside from homes, rocks
    have also been utilized in some of the most renowned structures in
    history, such as the Pyramids in Egypt, the Aztec pyramids, and so
    on.
    3) Wood is also another
    material that dominates the
    construction industry. Like
    rocks, it has been around
    since time immemorial. As
    you might know, wood is
    product of trees and plants.
    They are usually pressed
    into lumber and timber;
    after that, they are now
    ready to be employed in
    various applications. One of the most splendid attributes of woods is
    its versatility.

    4) Brick and Block Bricks are


    fashioned from kiln-fired materials
    (such as clay and shale). They were
    extensively used in the 18 th to the
    20th century, mainly because they
    were economical to produce.

    5) Concrete is a combination of
    paste and aggregates (or small
    rocks). The paste, which comprises
    of cement and water, coats the
    surface of the aggregates. A chemical reaction called hydration
    allows the paste to harden and eventually transform into concrete. In
    essence, concrete is a rock-like mass that is characterized by its
    durability (when it hardens) and flexibility (when it’s still newly
    mixed). These traits make it an exemplary material for all sorts of
    structures, including soaring skyscrapers, bridges, superhighways,
    dams, and, of course, homes.
    6) Steel or Metal is one of the
    most common artificial
    construction materials. It serves as
    a structural framework for massive
    edifices, such as skyscrapers. Like
    concrete, steel is also marked by its
    flexibility and strength. Its major
    nemesis has something to do with
    longevity—corrosion. In
    the Philippines, steel
    production requires substantial human labor, since ample amounts
    are usually required for construction projects.

    7)Glass The primary purpose of


    glass windows is twofold—to let
    light penetrate into the room and
    to keep the outside breeze from
    entering. Glass is made from a
    blend of sand and silicates,
    which results to this material’s
    fragility.

    8) Ceramics are typically used as


    fixtures and coverings (such as
    tiles). In the recent years, ceramic tiles have been gaining a steady
    popularity. They aren’t limited to floorings anymore, and have also
    been integrated into walls, countertops, and ceilings. In some
    instances, in fact, they are also utilized as roofing tiles.
    9) Plastics are another famous
    synthetic material. They are used
    in all imaginable industries, and
    are practically ubiquitous. In the
    construction sector, they’re
    commonly used as pipes for
    apartments and other buildings.

    10)Cement Composites Cement


    composites constitute of hydrated
    cement paste that combines wood,
    fibers, and so on.

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